Upcoming Training Opportunity:
Pitt Facility Director/Manager Summer Course on Leadership and Management
Pitt School of Business and Pitt Research
Course dates: 18 May – 22 May; Enrollment limited to 16
Facility Directors and managers play an essential role in Pitt’s research enterprise, and investing in your future success is paramount to our collective success. If you are interested in networking with others who share your role, while building knowledge that will leverage your abilities, then we hope that you will consider applying for the one-week limited-enrollment Summer Course on Leadership and Management.
This course is designed to foster leadership, strategic thinking, and innovative problem-solving. Participants will engage in activities supporting analysis of new and existing capabilities, customers and collaborations. Time will be available at the end of each day to read material that will be used to support the following day’s activities. Time will also be dedicated to exploring ways for knowledge-sharing and collaboration with other directors in similar roles across the university.
More information including course overview and daily agenda is included here.
Application Requirements
- Personal and Professional Information: Provide your full name, current position, organization, and contact details.
- Statement of Interest: Briefly describe your motivation for attending the summer course and how it aligns with your professional development goals.
- Problem or Business Topic Paragraph: Include a paragraph outlining a specific problem you would like to solve within your facility or a business-related topic you are eager to learn about during the course. This could relate to operational challenges, leadership development, innovation strategies, or any area where you seek growth or improvement.
- 100 Word Bio: Attach a current bio highlighting your relevant experience.
- Photo: Attach a current head shot for your fellow classmates
Submission Guidelines
- Shared research facility must have an up-to-date iLab implementation.
- Applications should be submitted electronically via infoReady: https://upitt.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/2009137
- All materials must be received by March 20, 2026, end of day anywhere on earth.
- Selected candidates will be notified and provided with further details regarding course logistics and preparation.
This application process is designed to ensure that participants are engaged, motivated, and prepared to make the most of this unique learning opportunity.
This course is funded by the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research.